Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

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Responsibilities

An Attorney-Advisor in the Broadband Division is responsible for the development of complex legal and policy matters consistent with the Commission's statutory obligation to facilitate the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion. The incumbent will participate in Commission rule making proceedings and other adjudicatory decisions relating to wireless broadband services, with a view toward developing a consistent and effective regulatory framework designed to facilitate rapid deployment of wireless broadband services. The incumbent examines and analyzes legal and policy issues related to wireless broadband services and participates in the development of long-range policies, goals and objectives for the Division, Bureau and Commission relating to the use of the radio spectrum for advanced and innovative wireless broadband services, facilities, and devices. This work frequently requires consideration of issues relating to spectrum management policies and involves significant coordination with other Divisions, Bureaus, and Offices. The incumbent is responsible for research and resolution of legal issues relating to wireless broadband services consistent with the Commission's goal of facilitating widespread deployment of wireless broadband services.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
15 - FPL:15 / FCC Only

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Bar Membership Required
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Serve a trial period of one year, if applicable.
• US Citizenship.

Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

GS-15: Specialized Experience includes: (1) analyzing complex legal issues affecting federal regulatory matters and complex questions of law and fact and rendering opinions on such matters, particularly those involving specialized areas such as telecommunications, spectrum management or the use of market-based mechanisms in regulatory contexts; (2) directing and conducting in-depth, complex legal research on authorities and precedents on points of law; (3) reviewing position papers on controversial and complex issues, policy statements and guidance, rulemaking proceedings, public notices, briefing materials, data requests, and memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues and producing decision papers or recommendations based on such materials; (4) drafting, reviewing and editing complex documents to include briefing materials, issue papers, reports, summaries with recommendations or conclusions, data requests, public notices and rulemaking documents; (5) making oral presentations before a variety of audiences, including persons of different disciplines and levels of authority; and (6) managing projects or initiatives to successful conclusions, including projects involving a team consisting of individuals with varying skill sets and diverse areas of expertise and under tight time constraints.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Education

You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions. Education requirements include: a professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M.

Additional information

EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All candidates will be considered without regard to political or religious affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, nondisqualifying physical or mental handicap, age, or any other nonmerit factor. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions and/or do not submit a supporting resume will be rated ineligible. Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions.

There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including:

1. the core questions
2. the vacancy questions
3. supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, SF-15, transcripts); and
4. your resume.

Applicants will be rated ineligible, if they do not respond to job specific questions provide supplemental documents and submit resume. For more information, please click on Rating Process

You will be evaluated for this position on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs):

• Skill in communicating effectively in writing to produce a variety of legal and policy documents
• Ability to analyze legal and policy issues for which no clearly applicable precedent exists.
• Knowledge of legal and policy research techniques.
• Knowledge of fixed, mobile and broadband wireless technologies, regulatory frameworks and market conditions.
• Ability to explain complex or controversial information to diverse audiences.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

***Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received in the FCC'S Human Resources Office by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement. If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation. Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to either upload the documents or print fax coversheets to fax the documents. The fax number will be listed on this sheet. If faxing, supplemental document(s) required should be faxed separately on the fax coversheet provided. Once faxed, you should receive an email confirmation within an hour. If you do not receive an email confirmation, your fax has not been successfully received and you should fax again. If you are unable to fax the required documentation, contact the Human Resources Office at 202-418-0130 prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.***

Hardcopy Supplement Documents Required:

1. When the area of consideration is "Government-Wide" or "All U.S. Citizens." current Federal employees, including those eligible for noncompetitive transfer or reassignment, must provide a legible hardcopy of Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade along with your most recent annual performance appraisal.

2. ICTAP eligible candidates must submit a copy of their most recent annual performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds" or equivalent) and proof of eligibility such as a RIF separation notice or letter from OPM, or your agency documenting your priority consideration status. You must be rated fully qualified (a score of 80 or above) for the position.

3. If applying for consideration under a non-competitive appointment such as Schedule A, Excepted Service, all documentation establishing your eligibility must be provided.

4. Veterans MUST submit form DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," or an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

5. College Transcripts (For Positive Education Required positions and if qualifying based on education and or experience and education.), if applicable.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.